Xbox live gets rid of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”

Some very good news coming from Microsoft today about Xbox Live – with regards to inclusion for all community members. According to a post on Kotaku, the ban on users’ right to describe their sexuality has been lifted. Players may now identify themselves however they choose, and may come out of the previously imposed “virtual closet” if they would like to.

From the post:

“You may use the following terms to express your relationship orientation in your profile or Gamertag: Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transgender, Straight.”

Also:

“This morning the head of Xbox Live policy and enforcement wrote on Twitter that he was “proud to announce” the worldwide changes made live today with a “Special thanks to GLAAD and Microsoft’s LGBT community for guidance on the terms.”

Serious kudos to Microsoft for taking that archaic policy and shoving it. Players of all stripes and walks of life play games on Xbox Live – and no one should be forced to hide something they feel is an important part of his or her identity.

Read [Kotaku]